Delta Airlines (DAL) is set to report earnings on April 13, with expectations for earnings per share (EPS) to fall -78% to 32 cents per share. This forecasted decline in earnings is likely due to the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the airline industry.
To gain a better understanding of DAL's financial performance, let's examine some key metrics from their last earnings report on December 31. DAL reported EPS of $1.48, which missed the estimated EPS of $1.32. The Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio of 3.369 is within the industry mean of 144.142, indicating that the stock is not overvalued compared to its peers. The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.779 is also within average values for comparable stocks (56.073). The Projected Growth (PEG) ratio of 0.265 is considered normal and falls within the average range of 0.450 for the industry. However, the Dividend Yield of 0.000 is lower than the average of 0.041 for similar stocks. The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 0.438 is also within normal values and averages 0.764.
Furthermore, DAL has a market capitalization of 22.17B and 9.77M shares outstanding. These metrics indicate that DAL is a large-cap stock with a moderate valuation compared to its peers.
In addition to financial metrics, technical analysis can also provide insights into DAL's stock performance. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a popular technical indicator used to analyze stock trends. DAL's MACD histogram turned positive on March 31, 2023. Historically, when DAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 32 out of 42 cases over the following month. This indicates that there is a 76% probability of a continued upward trend in DAL's stock price.
While the upcoming earnings report is expected to show a decline in earnings, DAL's financial and technical indicators suggest that the stock is performing relatively well compared to its industry peers. Investors should continue to monitor DAL's financial performance and technical indicators to make informed investment decisions.
DAL moved above its 50-day moving average on November 21, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In of 35 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 56 cases where DAL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 24, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on DAL as a result. In of 77 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for DAL just turned positive on November 24, 2025. Looking at past instances where DAL's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 47 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where DAL advanced for three days, in of 294 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 281 cases where DAL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The 10-day moving average for DAL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on November 03, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 18 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where DAL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.156) is normal, around the industry mean (3.984). P/E Ratio (8.766) is within average values for comparable stocks, (35.977). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (3.542). DAL has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.011) as compared to the industry average of (0.034). P/S Ratio (0.644) is also within normal values, averaging (0.588).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. DAL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a provider of scheduled air transportation for passengers, freight, and mail services
Industry Airlines